Built atop a sheer cliff along a sweeping coastline hugging the Indian Ocean, Pan Pacific Nirwana Resort in Bali is a stone’s throw away from the 16th century Tanah Lot Temple and offers a great location for MICE. Guy Charles Owen, general manager of the resort says his vision for the property is to attract the best events in the region By Steena Joy
When did you join Pan Pacific Nirwana and under what management was it then?
A brief about the facilities at the resort for leisure travellers and for MICE.
Our integrated resort offers a wide range of fantastic leisure activities including a Greg Norman Designed 18 Hole Championship Golf Course, Sensational 4 tiered swimming pool (the best pool in Bali), The huge Nirwana Spa, Kokokan Kids Club, Tennis courts, Yoga, Paint Ball, Horse Riding, Turtle Release Conservation Program, Rice Planting, Cooking Classes and Cocktail masterclasses.
The resort offers combined meeting space of 4026 sq m including our Grand Ballroom and multiple meeting rooms, incredible outdoor event locations including the Cliff Lawn overlooking Tanah Lot temple, our Amphitheatre and Poolside both offer fabulous outdoor alternatives as they are special event spaces. We also offer private dining at different golf course locations offering unrivalled views. Additionally we also offer a wide range of culinary experiences including fantastic Indian cuisine.
How much does MICE contribute to the resort’s revenues?
MICE is a specialty for us and a very important facet of our business generating about 20 per cent of our annual revenue. That is a percentage we would like to grow sensibly moving forward.
Which are the F&B outlets at the resort?
We have a wide range of culinary offerings at the resort starting with Merica, our modern Indonesian restaurant, Driftwood – our Signature Grill, Tanah Lot Gastro Deli which offers international tapas and our Golfers Terrace Restaurant offering cuisine from across the world. The Sunset Lounge overlooking the Tanah Lot temple serves handcrafted cocktails and a refined afternoon tea, whilst the Drift Bar looks after our guests relaxing by the pool.
Tell us about your golf facilities?
We are very proud to be home to the famous Nirwana Bali Golf Club which figures in the World’s Top 100 Greatest Golf Courses. It is a stunning Greg Norman designed 18 hole Championship Golf Course with incredible ocean side holes combined within beautiful rice terraces, jungle and 19 Hindu temples. Our Signature Hole Number 7 overlooks Bali’s famous Tanah Lot Temple situated on a rock in the Indian Ocean. About 25 per cent of hotel guests are golfers; overall, the club can generate in access of 40,000 golf rounds per year.
What is your vision for the property?
For the resort as a whole, we will continue to focus on exceeding our guests expectations at every level. In terms of MICE, our focus is to continue to develop and perfect our offering, making sure we continue to attract the very best events and conferences in South East Asia.
Does the group have any other property in Indonesia / Bali?
Pan Pacific Hotels Group see’s Indonesia as a key development country, already with a strategic property in the centre of Jakarta, Sari Pan Pacific Jakarta. In the pipeline we also have Parkroyal Rainbow Hills Bogor to open later this year, which will also have a fantastic golf offering.
